Show Notes
As 2025 comes to a close, we thought we would pick our most favored and most forsaken topics of the year! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like Christian pushback against ICE, the closing of Joann Fabric and Crafts, Pope Leo XIV, and so much more! You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Give the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Erin’s Topic Redo: Christian Pushback Against ICE Passing Hall of Fame: ToureShow on TikTok Relevant Past Episode: September Favored or Forsaken Pope Leo on AI: Read more here Private Equity: Learn about the demise of Joann Faith Adjacent Holiday Playlists: FA Christmas Pondering | FA Christmas Party Evan’s Favored: Modern Genre Theory by Andrew Judd Erin’s Favored: Rev. Blair on Instagram Jamie’s Favored: Christmas Songs by Penny & Sparrow | Joyful, Joyful CeCe Winans | Simply Christmas and The Christmas Album by Leslie Odom, Jr. | A Charlie Brown Christmas
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